Massachusetts § 10A - Education for American citizenship; director
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10A — Education for American citizenship; director, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10A. Education for American citizenship; director
Section 10A. The department is charged with responsibility for leadership in the co-operative study and fuller use, in the public schools and teachers colleges of the commonwealth, of teaching materials and methods, student activities, and administrative and supervisory procedures directed toward more effective preparation for the duties of American citizenship. The board of education shall appoint a director to carry out the purposes of this section, and shall provide said director with such facilities and assistance as may be requisite for the discharge of his duties.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10A cover?
Section 10A ("Education for American citizenship; director") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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